5.NBT.7 Word Problems

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers. It involves taking one number away from another.

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How do you find the total of two numbers?

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To find the total of two numbers, you add them together using the addition operation.

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What is the difference between two numbers?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to describe how much of something there is compared to the whole.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, 20% of 50 is 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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What is the total distance traveled if a car goes 125.5 miles on one day and 75.25 miles on another?

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The total distance traveled is 125.5 + 75.25 = 200.75 miles.

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If a box contains 8.75 pounds of rice and 3.25 pounds are taken out, how much is left?

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The amount of rice left is 8.75 - 3.25 = 5.5 pounds.

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What is the total amount of water used if 5.5 liters were used on the first day and 3.75 liters on the second day?

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The total amount of water used is 5.5 + 3.75 = 9.25 liters.

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How do you calculate the total bill after adding a tip?

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To calculate the total bill after adding a tip, first find the tip amount by multiplying the bill by the tip percentage, then add the tip to the original bill.

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What is the formula for finding the difference between two distances?

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The formula for finding the difference between two distances is: Difference = Distance 1 - Distance 2.